BYF 42 all match except trigger value?

fender57vneck · 03-07-2012, 03:35 PM

Gentlemen: I have a BYF 42 with all matching numbers in great condition. However, the trigger does not match. How much would this detract in collector value?

lugerholsterrepair · 03-07-2012, 04:23 PM

great condition..much depends on your statement here. If it is a 98% collector grade pistol and worth $3000 a mismatched trigger would be all important. A real deal killer to someone wanting an all matching example.
if by great condition you mean an 85% pistol.. a marginal example but very pretty..most people would be glad to get hold of it and not be too concerned with a mis matched trigger on a $900-1200 pistol.
It all depends on condition and who might be buying it. Keep in mind most people don't like to see ANY mismached parts on a Luger but some are more acceptable than others..
I hate a mismatched sideplate most of all.
One last thing..does the trigger cause it to malfunction? Any part that affects fireing can be bad news.

fender57vneck · 03-07-2012, 04:38 PM

Thank you sir. The trigger works fine. The blueing seems too nice to not having been reblued in the past and it does not have matching mags. I wanted a shooter anyways.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-07-2012, 04:46 PM

Richard, Welcome to the Forum by the way..Yes..nice to have a shooter! Be careful though..you don't want to break any more numbered parts on the pistol.

alanint · 03-07-2012, 05:12 PM

Welcome Richard,

It would be interesting to see photos of your pistol and all its markings. Does you pistol have a sear safety?
I ask since you mention two matching mags.

It would not be impossible to find a matching numbered trigger for your pistol if you put it out there.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-07-2012, 05:24 PM

and it does not have matching mags.?????

fender57vneck · 03-07-2012, 05:39 PM

That is correct Sir; no matching mags.

alanint · 03-07-2012, 06:03 PM

oops, confused with other post I was reading...

lugerholsterrepair · 03-07-2012, 06:13 PM

I agree with Doug though..It would not be impossible to find a matching numbered trigger for your pistol if you put it out there.

03-07-2012, 03:35 PM	#1
fender57vneck User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Liberty Lake Washington. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BYF 42 all match except trigger value? Gentlemen: I have a BYF 42 with all matching numbers in great condition. However, the trigger does not match. How much would this detract in collector value?

03-07-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	great condition..much depends on your statement here. If it is a 98% collector grade pistol and worth $3000 a mismatched trigger would be all important. A real deal killer to someone wanting an all matching example. if by great condition you mean an 85% pistol.. a marginal example but very pretty..most people would be glad to get hold of it and not be too concerned with a mis matched trigger on a $900-1200 pistol. It all depends on condition and who might be buying it. Keep in mind most people don't like to see ANY mismached parts on a Luger but some are more acceptable than others.. I hate a mismatched sideplate most of all. One last thing..does the trigger cause it to malfunction? Any part that affects fireing can be bad news. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-07-2012, 04:38 PM	#3
fender57vneck User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Liberty Lake Washington. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Thank you sir. The trigger works fine. The blueing seems too nice to not having been reblued in the past and it does not have matching mags. I wanted a shooter anyways.

03-07-2012, 04:46 PM	#4
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Richard, Welcome to the Forum by the way..Yes..nice to have a shooter! Be careful though..you don't want to break any more numbered parts on the pistol. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-07-2012, 05:24 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	and it does not have matching mags.????? __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-07-2012, 05:12 PM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Welcome Richard, It would be interesting to see photos of your pistol and all its markings. Does you pistol have a sear safety? I ask since you mention two matching mags. It would not be impossible to find a matching numbered trigger for your pistol if you put it out there.

03-07-2012, 05:39 PM	#7
fender57vneck User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Liberty Lake Washington. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No matching mags That is correct Sir; no matching mags.

03-07-2012, 06:03 PM	#8
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	oops, confused with other post I was reading...

03-07-2012, 06:13 PM	#9
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	I agree with Doug though..It would not be impossible to find a matching numbered trigger for your pistol if you put it out there. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."